General Practitioner

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a) The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b) The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c) Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d) Effective management of long-term conditions

e) Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f) Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

g) Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

h) Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

i) Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

j) Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a) The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b) The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c) Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d) Effective management of long-term conditions

e) Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f) Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

g) Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

h) Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

i) Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

j) Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

k) Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

l) Prepare and complete the revalidation process

m) Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

n) Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

o) Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

p) Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

q) Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

1. Working in a wider team

Develop positive and professional working relationships with colleagues.

2. Code of Conduct

The post holder must comply with the code of conduct as laid down in the Employees Handbook.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with PCN procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the PCN as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Leek and

Biddulph PCN are a group of five GP practices working together to focus on

local patient care. We are a

multi-disciplinary team, covering Leek and Biddulph, responsible for the

healthcare of just under 50,000 patients. We are led by Dr Neil Briscoe our PCN

Clinical Director and a supportive management team.

We are a very

forward thinking and innovative PCN who were one of the first PCNs in North

Staffordshire to convert to a Limited Company.

We utilise to the full, the skills and experience of our team members

which includes Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Occupational Therapists,

Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Practitioners. We have a

flexible approach to working patterns and generous terms and conditions

including the NHS Pension.

We are

supportive of professional development and pride ourselves on developing new

roles in a collaborative and friendly environment.

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualified GP; - MRCGP; - Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP; - General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Skills

Knowledge

Essential: - Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

Other requirements

Essential: - Flexibility to work outside of core office hours; - Occupational Health clearance

Desirable: - Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of medicines management; - Experience of ICB initiatives

Personal Qualities